Climate Insights for Hidalgo

The climate in Hidalgo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 534mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Hidalgo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Hidalgo vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Hidalgo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 534mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 111mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 15mm. That's 96mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Hidalgo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Hidalgo, which began on March 20, 2026. Hidalgo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Hidalgo is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hidalgo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.